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MACHINERY

220153130024 · 11/03/2015 · Eureka Stone Quarry Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Contact with hot objects or substances
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
MOLTEN METAL
Nature of injury
BURN OR SCALD (HEAT)
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James D Morrissey Jr
Operator
Eureka Stone Quarry Inc
Mine
3605527

Narrative

Employee was cutting a bolt with a torch. A piece of hot steel landed on his right pinky finger. Employee waited to report and get medical attention, the finger swelled, blistered then became infected.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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